What's on T.V. Picks + Netflix / Amazon / Disney+
What the students should watch this week to tie in with our drama activities!
THIS WEEK'S TOP 10 MIX UP THEATRE T.V. PICKS
1. FILM: Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender (2026)
Paramount+
MIX UP THEATRE TOP 20 MOVIES: #12
Avatar Aang, the world's last Airbender, learns of an ancient power that could save his culture from extinction. With the help of his friends, he embarks on a global quest to find it before it falls into the wrong hands.
2. FILM: Masters of the Universe (2026)
Amazon Prime
Fifteen years after he was smuggled out of the kingdom of Eternia, Prince Adam lives a mundane life on Earth, searching for the missing Sword of Power. When he eventually finds the precious artefact, he returns home to discover evil Skeletor has plunged Eternia into darkness.
3. FILM: Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021)
BBC iPlayer
MIX UP THEATRE TOP 20 MOVIES: #6
Part-animated comedy drama featuring the voice of Jenny Slate. Tiny talking seashell Marcel lives with his grandmother in a house that's used as an Airbnb. When a film-maker comes to stay and uploads videos of Marcel's life to the internet, the lovable mollusc becomes a media sensation. But all Marcel really wants is to find the missing members of his extended family.
Netflix
In 1980s Indiana, a group of young friends witness supernatural forces and secret government exploits. As they search for answers, the children unravel a series of extraordinary mysteries.
Season 4:
Daniel - ★★★★★
"Stranger things season four was amazing.
It had great action with good drama and amazing characters. One of my favourite parts of it is that there is always multiple stories going on at once in different parts of the world. I also thought that it had a few plot twists which were extremely surprising. My favourite character by a lot is Steve because he is funny and really cool.
Over all stranger things season 4 was a great season with action, comedy and drama."
5. FILM: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Available on Disney+
MIX UP THEATRE TOP 20 MOVIES: #1
Cult musical satire starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick. Sweethearts Brad Majors and Janet Weiss find themselves drawn into a bizarre and weird world when their car breaks down during a storm and they are forced to spend the night at a nearby gothic mansion.
Netflix
MIX UP THEATRE TOP 20 MOVIES: #5
Animated fantasy from Studio Ghibli. Following the death of his mother, young Mahito is taken by his newly remarried father to live in the Japanese countryside. When Mahito's pregnant stepmother disappears into the woods, the boy follows and is led by a sinister heron into a strange and magical realm. Can Mahito find his stepmother and return safely?
Stewart - ★★★★★
"A weird and wonderful animated film. Magical, stunning animation, fantastic characters and a bizarre storyline, it's a must-see for any Miyazaki fan. I'll never look at a parakeet the same way again!"
7. FILM: Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024)
Netflix
MIX UP THEATRE TOP 20 MOVIES: #6
Animated Wallace & Gromit comedy featuring the voice of Ben Whitehead. The dynamic duo get into a spot of bother when old nemesis Feathers McGraw hacks into Wallace's latest invention and sets out on a crime spree. With Wallace in the frame, it's up to Gromit to save the day. Can he outwit the diabolical penguin once again?
8. FILM: Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983)
Disney+
MIX UP THEATRE TOP 20 MOVIES: #12
Charming short animated retelling of Charles Dickens' classic story. Mean-spirited Scrooge McDuck is taught the true value of Christmas when he is visited by a series of ghosts who take him on a terrifying journey through his past, present and future.
YouTube
MIX UP THEATRE TOP 20 MOVIES: #13
A lonely man finds himself in a strange place where everything is planned in advance for his arrival.
Stewart - ★★★★★
"A haunting, strange animated film with that wonderful track from Eluvium. It's super creepy and creates a mysterious world all of its own. With echoes of David Lynch it's inspired and one that I just want to explore again as we follow a man's journey to a strange hotel. Animation is fantastic as well. Perfection."
10. FILM: Spider-Man Movies
Various
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Adam (Age 11) - ★★★★★
'This movie was so good! I liked how there was lots of amazing fight scenes - in fact the best fight scenes I have ever seen in all the movies I have watched.
The best return is Dr. Otto Octavius. The thing about this movie is you want more to happen after the film ends because it is so interesting you want to know what happens next.
I would highly recommend this movie.'
Anna (Age 11): ★★★★★
"I loved Spider-Man: Homecoming, especially when he saves everyone from the falling lift."
Stewart: ★★★★★
"One of my favourites in the Marvel movies, perhaps the appealing gorgeous European settings and the breezy comedy helps. The comedy doesn't feel as forced this time around as it sometimes can in these movies. Probably helped by the natural performances of the excellent cast, Tom Holland really comes into his own here and continues to have great chemistry with any cast member he shares the screen with. Meanwhile Jake Gyllenhaal's Mysterio is probably my favourite villain, he's great! This was a nice change of pace for Marvel after the epic Avengers movies."
Stewart - ★★★★★
"The Spider-Man movies do it again! This is another epic, bonkers thrilling piece of cinema. Fantastic characters and vocal cast, the animation is outstanding (sometimes stunningly beautiful - see Gwen's emotional reconnection with her father).
There's still a lot of comedy in there, including a dopey villain on the verge of becoming super powerful and there's fun to be had when all the multiple Spider-Man's arrive - but the tone is ultimately a bit darker here which really grounds the film with some emotional gravitas. Don't miss it! And I'm rooting for Miles in part 3!"
Evan (Age 12): ★★★★★
"Spider-Man 2 with Tobey Maguire is my favourie Spider-Man movie because Doc Ock is my favourite villain. Alfred Molina plays the part so well he has got a kind of charm that actually maes a villain likeable which is a rare quality in an actor. He appears to really enjoy playing the part. I've also got to give some credit to Tobey Maguire's facial expressions during that train scene!""
Also....
With Love and Hisses (1927 short) / Slipping Wives (1927 short)
Houston (Age 9) and Mum (reviewed at the Laurel & Hardy Double Bill) - ★★★★★
"Hippfest Laurel and Hardy...well, it was incredible. The live piano and percussion really set the scene in transporting you back in time.
There was a short explanation of the two films prior to the showing which explained how many films L&H did and when they hooked up with a Scotsman who starred in the film.
It was wonderful to hear the audience lol and all ages appreciating the experience.
Definitely worth it and would go again"
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